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Top-Rated Carpenters in California - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,254
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or Restore

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was faced with the daunting task of remodeling my 40 year old homes exterior. There was a lot of damaged wood and made looking at this project very difficult. The team at Home Genius were very great at putting my mind at ease when dealing with the siding. There?s were very intricate details in finishing my project and the crew really did a fantastic job putting it all together."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2533 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
193
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Wilson is a skilled craftsman who has rescued so many of my fine antique pieces over the last 15 years. He is extremely talented and very easy to work with. I have given him broken, stained, desiccated and otherwise damaged wooden items that he has restored to their original beauty. I find his prices quite moderate and his work exceptional."
Dresser Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Oil Painting Restoration
Door Restoration
Door Restoration

+46

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
Closets By Design - Washington DC Metro
4.6(
104
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Closet - Build

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent. I knew what I wanted and what I wanted to accomplish. The company president ended up making the trip to my house for the complimentary plan and estimate. I was highly improved with his attention to my needs, recommendations to get the most out of the space and keep costs down for me. We were able to build hanging side out to full depth available and, without looking strange, drop the next 2 sections back to avoid interfering with the window valance. By keeping the surface color close to the wall paint most people are greatly impressed by the storage and the fact that it doesn't detract from the overall space. Did have to be dismantled to re-carpet the room but was surprised that the carpet crew was able to pay careful attention to the pieces and reassemble with very little difficulty (though at lest 3 people required). Many commented as I intended....great selling point for this bedroom."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for 7th State Builders, LLC
7th State Builders, LLC
4.1(
94
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contracted with this company for a patio with pavers. They did a fantastic Job. I loved it so much that I asked them to do 3 sidewalks with the same pavers. Then I asked about my pool. I wanted something to make my above ground pool look appealing. With the suggestions made (absolutely no pressure, just ideas) I ended up having a deck built on. It is a 32 x 10 deck with a Pergola in the center. It is beautiful. Because this was so awesome and the quality of work was fantastic, we now have the Fascia board on our house replaced with an addition of Soffits. It is beautiful and maintenance free. This company will be installing new gutters this week. 7th State Builders do it all. Their motto is If you can dream it, we can build it. This is so very true. I love All of the work and the crews are polite and clean up completely when finished with each job. I will be having a new addition built soon."
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Bathroom

+156

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
203 neighbors recently requested a quote
Berger's Table Pad Factory
4.8(
1,345
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+10 more

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was not a run-of-the-mill job. The table is an antique farm table with 11 or so leaves of various sizes, non of which have the same measurement. I requested pads to be made for the sizes that I usually use, which is not your standard order. They contacted me several times to make sure that they were getting things right, pads fit great and are beautiful. Not only that, they came well within the time frame they had given me.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Competitive Painters
Competitive Painters
4.6(
59
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+13 more

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. Robert explained the work they would do and he coordinated tile, plumbing and countertop replacement. We had an early 80's kitchen that needed help but we didn't want a major renovation. They updated our cabinets with new, larger doors, painted the frames, added soft-close hinges, and constructed a new cabinet to replace a built-in desk. New backsplash, granite countertops, and hardware. Their work was a superb value and we're pleased with our new "bright" kitchen!"
Cabinet refacing
complete Bathroom remodel
Let us do the painting for you
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Better Built Custom Carpentry, LLC
Better Built Custom Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
3
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a family/women owned Home Improvement business. We service all throughout Southern Maryland. We guarantee customer satisfaction, along with excellent customer service and professionalism.\nWe specialize in Deck's, Front porches, Screened porches, pool deck enclosures, awnings, Additions , Garages, sheds, custom interior and exterior trim work, kitchens, flooring, windows , Any custom carpentry you desire. And more! Licensed and Insured.

The deck on a cliff.
Deck build
Maintenance-free deck
Maintenance-free deck
Demo and resurfaced  .

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
Avatar for George's Painting Inc
George's Painting Inc
4.4(
397
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Painters arrived exactly on time and accomplished all tasks the same day. The manually stripped the deck and applied two coats of stain. They carefully cleaned and then painted the foundation concrete as it had got dirty over the years. They also scraped, caulked and painted a large bump-out window off our living room.
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+22

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Deck Cetera, LLC
4.8(
20
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving California, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial meeting up to completion of the project, Colin and his crew were very helpful and professional. Colin met with us to explain what the options were for railing on our existing deck and did not pressure us to make a quick decision. He uses quality products in the build and does not cut corners. Pete was the lead on the project and did an outstanding job answering any questions and ensuring we were completely happy with the project. We highly recommend Deck Cetera for any project as customers can expect a professional job."
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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 Mitchell's Deck and Sunroom
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+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Proper Murphy bed installation minimizes the risk of wall damage. A secure attachment requires making some holes for anchors or brackets, but these can be easily patched if the bed is removed. To ensure the installation is done correctly and safely, hiring a professional is recommended, especially if you have limited DIY experience.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

There are a few easy ways to locate a wall stud without a stud finder. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud.

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